Health
Only 30% of Wisconsin Hospitals Obey Federal Price Transparency Rules
New report shows widespread violation of rules meant to lower hospital costs.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics
Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Push To End Medicaid Suspension For Incarcerated
Anyone jailed has federal health benefits suspended, even if not convicted of a crime.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
National Group Challenges Medical College of Wisconsin’s Use of Live Animals
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says MCW violates Animal Welfare Act.
Nov 25th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACA Enrollment Off to Strong Start
'Incredibly busy' in Wisconsin. But will Trump, Republicans target health care coverage in 2025?
Nov 25th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Will Republicans Support Transparent Hospital Prices?
It could become bipartisan legislation. Or an attack issue for Democrats.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Ascension To Close Waukesha Hospital, Merge, Close Other SE Wisconsin Services
Changes will be a loss for some communities, nursing leader says.
Nov 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Now In Leadership Post, Felzkowski Still Seeking Hospital Pricing Transparency
New Republican senate president seeks data to better inform patients.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Life-Saving Program Will Provide Blood Transfusions Before Ambulance Gets To Hospital
Milwaukee County is first EMS system in Wisconsin to introduce field blood transfusions.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee County Outreach Team Going Door-to-Door Handing Out Narcan in High Overdose Areas
Program funded through multistate lawsuit against 4 pharmaceutical companies.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Vaccination Before Holidays
Flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccinations are available.
Nov 14th, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
